James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home & Museum

The James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home and Museum are owned by the City of Greenfield and operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. The Boyhood Home, birthplace and boyhood home of the famed "Hoosier Poet", will take you back to life in the 1850's and '60's. The museum provides an opportunity to view many original works of Mr. Riley and visit the gift shop.

The Boyhood Home and Museum are located at 250 West Main Street. Both are open for visitation the 1st Tuesday of April to the last Saturday of October, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Sunday, Monday, and major holidays).

Tours are lead by the Riley Home Hostesses. School groups are welcome! For more information or to schedule a group tour, call (317) 462-8539 during open dates, (317) 477-4340 any other time. Special group tours are available during non-open times by calling (317) 462-8539 The last time slot for tours is 3:15 PM.

If you have a group and would like to schedule a special Pixy Garden program, that can be scheduled with at least 2 weeks notice.